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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,107.82, 52,575.63 and 23,961.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,107.82, 52,575.63 and 23,961.74 is: 33,058.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,107.82 : 52,575.63 = 23,961.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,107.82/52,575.63 = 23,961.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,107.82x = 52,575.63 × 23,961.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,107.82x = 1,259,803,576.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,803,576.40/38,107.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,058.93

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